For as long as Andy can remember he has been obsessed with portraying invisible worlds, hidden symbolism and universal truths through art laced with meaning. To the outsider his paintings and drawings often appear dark and disturbing, often vulgar or needlessly sexual. However the merest scratching of the metaphorical surface reveals spiritual ideas and old philosophies, the portrayal of which has been forgotten by most due to the rise of modernism and what it did to the collective conscience of the human race.

Primarily inspired by contemporary art from Asia and Japan along with comic and surreal art in the west. Jumping between traditional materials and digital painting methods Andy creates a wide variety of work in differing styles.

Studying life in great detail, he takes the tiniest stimulus and explores it through meditation until whatever hidden world it has created is captured as accurately as he can manage. Andy seldom shares the meaning behind his art, believing art to be a very personal thing, only those closest to him ever get any idea of what he’s thinking. He also likes to poke fun at aspects of art he does not like, often in a very subtle way within his work.

Exhibitions

• 2009- FATE Exhibition Glenrothes fife- (5 pieces exhibited and for sale)
• 2009- Transition Extreme Skate Park (large wall painting)
• 2008- No Tears magazine (7 pieces published)
• 2008- Holburn Gallery Aberdeen (10 pieces exhibited)
• 2008- Milton of Crathes Banchory (5 prints on sale)
• 2004- Garioch Artists Exhibition (2 pieces exhibited)
• 2003- Garioch Artists Exhibition (2 pieces exhibited)

Education and Work History

• 2006/2008- 2 years Fine Art Grays School of Art Aberdeen
• 2005- Volunteer work with Peacock Visual Arts assisting artists in residence
• 2004/2005- 1 year Fine Art Aberdeen College
• 2004- Volunteer work with Peacock Visual Arts on ASS Project

Andy’s Website

www.eatyourbiscuit.com

Andy’s Gallery